by Susanna Murphy, JD, Adrienne Mathis | Sep 10, 2026 | Title IX Guides
The beginning of the academic year often brings new complaints and investigations. This is an important time for Title IX Coordinators to ensure investigators are adequately trained on the investigative steps required under Title IX, best practices, and their...
by Adrienne Mathis, Susanna Murphy, JD | Sep 3, 2026 | Title IX Guides
Clear roles, informed referrals, and ongoing communication can help Confidential Resources foster trust and access without blurring the boundaries that make their role distinct. Title IX Coordinators spend much of their time in the details: reviewing policy,...
by Adrienne Mathis, Cara Kuhn, MA | Aug 20, 2026 | Title IX Guides
A practical guide to reviewing policies, preparing training, aligning campus partners, and identifying gaps before students return. The start of the fall semester can be a demanding time for Title IX professionals. They can be asked to navigate between policy review,...
by Adrienne Mathis, Susanna Murphy, JD | Jul 17, 2026 | Title IX News
On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new national initiative focused on protecting K-12 students from sexual misconduct by adults in schools. Alongside the announcement, the Department issued a Dear Colleague Letter reminding elementary and...
by Adrienne Mathis, Susanna Murphy, JD | May 15, 2026 | Title IX Guides
This article is Part 2 of our hearings series. In Part 1, Practical Approaches to Scheduling, we covered best practices for setting your hearing date and issuing notice. Here, we focus on Title IX hearing facilitation, from pre-hearing preparation through post-hearing...
